Advent should be an ADVENTure! An adventure that honors tradition without bowing the knee to retail-bullying. One that embraces fun and gift-giving without breaking the bank. One that engages more of me than just my schedule and my credit card. The season of Advent may appear to have been hijacked by a relentless stream of […]
Today, in the midst of summer vacations and weekend road trips, I’m reminded of my long-time traveling buddies: My precious family. This is re-post from several years ago. My husband and I just celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary. Besides the family we’ve created together, many of the best gifts we’ve been given over the years are […]
I know all about Construction Zones. As the wife of a road builder, I have been to and through all sorts of highway and bridge Construction Zones over the years. I know the difference between concrete and cement, and I can tell whether a road has been paved in concrete or bituminous asphalt. I’ve seen […]
Take time today to feel like a child again; then give some much needed grace to those around you who would be better served by “growing down” – instead of “up.” I close my eyes and I’m there, on the front lawn, at dusk. Giggling girls, tired of straining to defy gravity (some of us just […]
I started thinking about the effects of video games on the way kids think as I listened to my son interact with the Wii one recent afternoon. Having always been particularly strict about what he can and cannot play, we have firmly planted our feet in conservative soil and allowed only E and E10+ games […]
Today I am reminded afresh of my sweet friend, Clareen. I hope this post will inspire you to remember those who have been part of your great cloud of witnesses through the years! I shared these thoughts at Clareen’s memorial service. I miss her. A lot. Artist. Prophet. Cracked Pot. Yoda. Many people in our […]